Locum Veterinarian

The primary purpose and function of the Relief Veterinarian is to provide preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of Pets. Responsibilities include ensuring the safety of pets, clients, and associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile, and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs. Obtain relevant information and history from clients, maintain proper and complete medical records, educate clients about preventative care, pet health needs, diagnosis or treatment, hospital services, and other related information. Provide professional, efficient, and exceptional service including prescribing and administering preventative care for wellness needs of pets and diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries. Effectively communicate diagnosis and treatment plans to veterinary medical team and clients. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws including controlled substance inventory log maintenance. Follow state guidelines regarding duties of veterinary assistants and licensed veterinary technicians. Other duties as assigned. Requires ability to multi-task, strong communication skills, organizational ability, surgical skills, problem-solving skills, client service skills, intellectual ability, compassionate commitment to pet care, mathematical ability, computer skills, and management ability. Attitudes required include initiative, integrity, cooperativeness, flexibility, independence, and tolerance for stress/resiliency. Special working conditions include confidence around pets, ability to work more than 40 hours per week including weekends and evenings, ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Exposure to pets that may bite or scratch and occasional exposure to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances. Minimal travel may be required. Education and experience required include Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent, license in good standing with applicable state veterinary board, and DEA license. Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries and use standard medical instruments and equipment. Banfield Pet Hospital is a drug-free, smoke-free, equal opportunity employer that values diversity and complies with all applicable nondiscrimination laws.